Cape Town - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday 28 October 2014 provide oral answers to questions by members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in the NCOP chambers, Parliament, Cape Town.

In this regard, questions posed to Deputy President Ramaphosa by members of the NCOP include among others:

· What steps government is taking to return the mortal remains of South African who perished in Nigeria during the collapse of the guesthouse belonging to the Synagogue Church of all Nations

· What government is doing to address the nature and character of violent crime in the country

· Efforts by government to help curb tax evasion by private sector companies

· What efforts are being undertaken to encourage political tolerance among political formations, respect for human rights, freedom of speech and free media in Swaziland.

· As well as to ensure members of the executive respond positively to oral questions in the NCOP

For more information contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853 or Terrence on 082 338 6707.

Issued by: The Presidency

Pretoria